Description
A cozy and flavorful butter chicken recipe that’s simple to prepare and packed with rich spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken thighs, cut into 2cm pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 cup cream (dairy or dairy-free)
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the rice. In a small pot, combine 1 cup of rice with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 1/2 cups of water. Set over medium heat until bubbles begin to rise. Reduce the heat to low, covering the pot with a lid, wooden board, or plate. Allow it to cook undisturbed for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with nutmeg, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and salt until evenly coated.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter, letting it melt before adding the chicken. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the chicken starts to brown.
- Add the crushed garlic cloves, cooking for another minute and stirring through the chicken.
- Stir in the tomato paste and tomato sauce, cooking for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cream, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary.
- Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
- Serve the butter chicken alongside the rice and enjoy this cozy meal!
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for an hour. Adjust spices to personal preference for heat.
